"God has called Christians to come alongside and advocate for the most marginalized in our society. Today as we speak, there are thousands in our communities who have been trafficked against their will, whose lives are not viewed as valuable, but as property for the powerful. To engage in this important work of justice, Christians must be biblical in their thinking. This book helps unpack what it means to both fight for the vulnerable and realize our own vulnerability, how in our weakness, we find the strength to step into the mission of God. I urge you to thoroughly read this book, to let it shape your approach to activism, and then pass it on to a brother or sister in Christ."

Dan Darling vice president for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and author of The Dignity Revolution

"C. S. Lewis once described Christianity as "a fighting religion." Those who are serious about following Christ into the world will also be serious about fighting against what is wrong in the world, especially where injustice and abuse are the norm. As the father of two girls, I am especially appreciative of Raleigh’s efforts in Vulnerable, which is a sort of roadmap for fighting for the hearts of, and fighting against the oppression of, girls and women who are potential or real victims of the sex trade. Much of the content and stories in this book are unsettling... and purposefully so. For when our hearts are unsettled, we are moved to action. I pray that Vulnerable will impact you and your community in this way."

Scott Sauls senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Befriend and Irresistible Faith

"'God doesn’t need your good works,' says Martin Luther 'but your neighbor does.' This oft-quoted saying brings to mind a radical notion—that In Christ, We are free from our own frenzied preoccupation with saving ourselves and instead are set free to love our neighbors. In his book, Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking, Raleigh Sadler explains that human traffickers often prey upon those most vulnerable. The practical insights offered in this book will guide you as you discover how to respond to the injustice around you while the focus on the gospel will remind you why you want to do it in the first place."

Elyse Fitzpatrick Author of Finding the Love of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation

"Human trafficking has risen into public consciousness over the past few years even thought this type of exploitation has been a global phenomenon for centuries. Trafficking is modern day slavery and is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. The stories and statistics can be overwhelming. The Bible does not hesitate to depict the harsh reality of violence and oppression, and it clearly calls us to fight for justice and mercy for all people as God intended. But what can an ordinary person do to respond? In Vulnerable, Raleigh offers wisdom and hope as well as tangible responses to fight trafficking."

Justin S. Holcomb Episcopal priest, seminary professor, and author

"This book is both a passionate call for help and a handhold for where to start. Before reading Vulnerable the gap between my everyday life and those who are being exploited seemed, if I’m honest, almost insurmountable. But Raleigh’s stories invited me to walk right up to the hurting and look into their eyes—not as a hero, but as a follower of Jesus. I identified with them, I got a new grasp on trafficking—and I got a conviction that I can’t look away."

Grace Thornton author of I Don’t Wait Anymore